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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,725.70, 36,858.76 and 16,504.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,725.70, 36,858.76 and 16,504.37 is: 22,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,725.70 : 36,858.76 = 16,504.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,725.70/36,858.76 = 16,504.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,725.70x = 36,858.76 × 16,504.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,725.70x = 608,330,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,330,825.61/26,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,762.02

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